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The year’s biggest stories (in no particular order)
We published over 260 news articles this year. Join us for a look back — and a look ahead at 2025.
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Trump won county’s highest share of GOP presidential votes of the century
President-elect Donald Trump received 44% of Athens County’s vote in the 2024 election, according to official election night results.
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Athens County bucks state trend, selects Democrats for federal office
Athens County voters approved a ballot issue the state rejected, and largely chose Democrats for state elections, with one exception.
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Incumbent commissioner, Nelsonville city auditor take county offices
Only two local offices were contested; multiple Democratic incumbents coasted to victory unopposed on Tuesday night.
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All 21 local tax levies and ballot issues pass by wide margins (Updated)
Among the approved measures was a citizen initiative to abolish the Nelsonville City Charter.
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AP Race Call: Donald Trump wins Ohio
In Athens County, Harris led Trump 57% to 43% at 9:23 p.m., with 85% of precincts reporting.
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AP Race Call: Balderson wins reelection to U.S. House in Ohio’s 12th District
Balderson easily held off a challenge from Jarrad Christian, a U.S. Navy veteran with roots in Athens County.
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What to expect in Ohio on Election Day
Ohio has fallen off the list of presidential battlegrounds, but the election here will impact the nation’s future.
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Key questions answered, as Election Day rolls on
Prepare for Election Day to extend into election week — nobody knows how long it’ll take for the new president to be announced.
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Vote recounts rarely change election outcomes, even in close races
Most states allow recounts when the margin between the top candidates falls within a specific margin, such as 0.5 percentage points.
